Healthy Bodies, Active Minds: Kitchen Construction in Aquil Grande
Partnering Organization:
- SEED Alliance – Proudly working together since 2012 on 18 community development projects in Guatemala.
Departure City: Vancouver & Calgary
Departure Date:
May 1, 2019
Return Date:
May 14, 2019

THE NEED

TRIP LOGISTICS
- Volunteers will stay in a classroom connected to the existing school infrastructure. They will have electricity and latrines.
- Meals will consist of rice, beans, tortillas, fruit/vegetables, and some meat.
- SOS groups generally work for about 6 hours a day, for 8 days of the 14 day trip.
- Tasks will include but are not limited to: digging trenches, cutting and tying rebar, laying bricks, moving supplies, and mixing cement.
- Every group is overseen by a foreman during construction days and any work requiring technical training will be financed by SOS
- You’ll have the late afternoon/evenings throughout the trip to relax, explore the local area and participate in the local community.
- During Rest Days, the group will visit the Hun Nal Ye National Park in Alta Verapaz. SOS volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about the protected areas and reserves of Guatemala, and witness the natural beauty it offers. This activity includes an overnight stay in the park before turning to Guatemala City for the journey home. For more information, visit: http://www.hunalye.com/old/en_start.htm
What's Included?

SOS volunteers sleep in available community structures (classrooms, community centers, churches), and live as close to the conditions of the community as possible.

SOS works directly with Flight Centre to process all volunteers' Outreach Trip logistics from your travel insurance to your in country needs like clean drinking water and accommodations!

Three meals a day plus clean drinking water and snacks! Meals will consist of rice, beans, tortillas, and fruit/vegetables. Soups, stews, and pasta dishes are common as well. Most dietary restrictions and allergies can accommodated.

SOS works exclusively with registered non governmental organizations in every community to ensure our volunteers have the best experience possible.